MEDWAY - About two dozen vehicles have been broken into at various locations in town over the last several weeks, police said.

According to Police Chief Allen Tingley, the thefts have been an ongoing problem for about three weeks, with the most recent break-ins reported near Delmar Road, a quiet area off Maple Street.

Police have received as many as 20 reports from residents in that area saying something of value was stolen out of their vehicle Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, he said.

Tingley said other areas of town have also been hit, including the Brentwood neighborhood.

Stolen items include laptops, iPads, sunglasses, wallets and purses, as well as various other electronic equipment, Tingley said.

"For the most part, the cars were unlocked," he said. "It looks like people just get into the neighborhood, walked down the street and if a car door was unlocked, they take a look and see what they can find."

Tingley said two detectives are following up on leads, but as of now, police do not have any suspects.

Police have increased patrols around town during late-night hours, he said.

"It’s hard to predict where they’re going to end up," Tingley said. "The more cooperation we can get, the more help it is to us and maybe to successfully catching these guys."

In addition to locking vehicles, Tingley is asking residents to be vigilant and report anything unusual, such as car doors opening, loud noises and voices.